stems
nonfiction lesson 3
Classic lesson 4
100

What is the definition of the following stem: vita

vita means life

100

choose the correct word for the blank in the sentence below:

The ____________ led the family by actions when she cleaned the house even though she wanted to take a nap.

A. paternal

B. Matriarch

C. vitality

The matriarch led the family by actions when she cleaned the house even though she wanted to take a nap.

B.

100

What is a synonym for somber? (it should be one word)

gloomy, sad, depressed

200

What is the meaning of pop in the word population? 

pop means people

200

the following word is misspelled. Spell it correctly:


populose

populous

200

 What is an antonym of profuse? (it should be one word)

minimal, scarce

300

What are 2 words that use the stem vid and what does the stem mean? What do the words mean?

vid means look

two words:

video, evidence, provide, etc

a video is a visual that shows footage of something that happened.


Evidence is proof that you can see.


If you provide something, you give something that is actually there and can be seen.

300

What part of speech are the following words:

vitality

paternal

Create a sentence using both words.

vitality - noun

Paternal - adjective


The vitality that my paternal grandfather brings to the family is revitalizing and fun!

300

What is something that might lay prostrate?

paper, clothes, etc

400

What stems mean fatherly and motherly?

Pater and matri

400

use the word videlicet (viz.) in a sentence.

My dog, viz., Jimmy, is the best dog in the world!

400

Who are people that you know that have been benevolent? Why?


list at least 2

Jesus because he constantly gave to others around him. He also ultimately sacrificed his life for everyone.

Mr. Tumnus because even though he was scared, he still opened his home to Lucy and helped the Pevensies.  

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